The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2025
Robotic bricklayers represent a revolutionary advancement in construction technology, combining precision mechanics, artificial intelligence, and material handling systems to automate one of the most labor-intensive aspects of building. These sophisticated machines can place bricks with millimeter-level accuracy at speeds far exceeding human capabilities, transforming how walls and structures are erected.
Construction Today
APRIL 15, 2025
Maintenance is one of the biggest ongoing expenses for any operation relying on heavy equipment. While it’s possible to manage these repairs in-house, turning to an experienced third party is often preferable or necessary. So, who provides the most reliable preventative maintenance services for heavy equipment? With over 40 years of experience, Warren CAT is the best preventative… Source The post Top 5 Preventative Maintenance Services for Heavy Equipment appeared first on Const
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Learn Civil Engineering
APRIL 13, 2025
Foundations are the backbone of every home, bearing the weight of the structure and ensuring long-term stability. While many homeowners focus on the visible beauty of brick facades, the hidden foundation often requires just as much care. One effective, yet sometimes overlooked, method to protect your foundation is parging.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
SMART characterized the U.S. government’s removal of first-year apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia as "unconscionable." Monday, El Salvador’s president said he wouldn’t coordinate his return.
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Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
By David Hutchinson and Chuck Bundrick Photos and illustrations courtesy Tremco CPG Inc. As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.
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ENR Construction
APRIL 14, 2025
Drone pilots tested their skills at maneuvering drones to collect and report data at a drone competition sponsored by Oracle.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 15, 2025
Notably, respondents who completed the survey after the April 2 tariffs announcement were significantly less upbeat.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
A streamlined, fast track approach to granting connections to the national grid holds out the promise of releasing some 40 billion a year in energy project investment. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2025
Flexible design, early planning and resiliency are driving steady momentum in the space, says Derek Gregg, vice president of operations at Robins & Morton.
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
The Constructor
APRIL 18, 2025
Smart textiles for buildings represent a bold leap forward in construction materialswhere fiber technology meets structural engineering to create lightweight, high-performance fabric systems that rival concrete and steel. By merging advanced fibers, computational design, and material science, these textiles achieve extraordinary strength-to-weight ratios, adaptability, and sustainability.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 18, 2025
Times were tough, so Remodeler John decided to lower prices below those of his competitors. He promoted a charge-out rate 20% below the industry average, explaining that his overheads were lower than those of larger companies. The turning point came after advice from his mentor. "You're selling yourself short, John," said the mentor. "With your qualifications and experience, you should charge at least as much as other businesses if not more.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2025
Why & How to Embrace Environmental, Social & Governance Standards ccapoccia Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:53 Construction firms must integrate environmental, social and governance standards in order to achieve sustainability goals.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. In March 2025, the US construction industry hit a speed bump. After months of consistent expansion, the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) recorded a 6.9% drop, falling to 205.6 from February’s revised figure of 220.9. The index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction planning… Source The post US Construction Planning Drops in March Amid Uncertainty appeared first on Construction Today.
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Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2025
Project labor agreements increased bidding competition on awards within the state, according to research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 16, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 6. The reading is up 0.3 months since March 2024. Backlog increased on a monthly basis for all nonresidential subsegments in March. Over the past year, however, only the infrastructure category has experienced a meaningful increase in backlog.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2025
How to Craft a User-Friendly Website ccapoccia Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:36 Your construction business website needs to be user friendly. Your website isnt for you its for your potential clients. It should cater to their needs and solve their problems, selling your construction services as the ideal answer to their pain points.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. The US construction sector is feeling the strain of continued cost increases as March 2025 marked the third consecutive month of rising input prices. Newly imposed tariffs have intensified the financial pressure. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), citing Bureau of Labor… Source The post Third Month of Price Hikes Hits Key US Construction Materials appeared first on Construc
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Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
Contractors are receiving price hike notices on several key inputs, complicating efforts to plan and budget new projects.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
Billions of pounds of investment is forecast to be unlocked by a funding mechanism introduced by Ofgem to kickstart long duration electricity storage (LDES) projects. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
ENR Construction
APRIL 15, 2025
Feds to pull back more than $800 million in funds for resilient infrastructure projects, including those in planning and design phases.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. Cement production accounts for roughly 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, more than aviation and shipping combined. These emissions result not just from fossil fuels used in production, but from the chemical process of converting limestone into clinker, the core ingredient in cement.
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Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
The electrical contractor claims the tech will triple installation speeds, enhance worker safety and help address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
The UKs largest ever pumped storage scheme is likely to be an early beneficiary of the Ofgem approved cap and floor funding mechanism after receiving planning permission from the Scottish Government. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
ENR Construction
APRIL 18, 2025
Firm will provide program management for construction of power, water and wastewater utilities,hospitals, schools and transit corridors.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. When Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed his first executive order, he made a bold promise: a complete reset of the city’s long-troubled construction permitting process. At the center of this promise is the newly established Denver Permitting Office, a centralized authority that will handle approvals… Source The post How Denvers Mayor is Cutting Long Delays in Construction Permits appeared
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Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
CF Industries, the world’s largest ammonia producer, is teaming up with Japan’s Jera and Mitsui to build the Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
Social housing provider Stonewater Limited has been fined 140,000 for safety offences that led to two employees being diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
ENR Construction
APRIL 17, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting review of a plan to build the Great Lakes Tunnel, a 4-mile-long tunnel that would enclose twin oil and gas pipelines along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
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